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Vision Statement

WNY-Legacy of Champions vision is of a world where children, youth and their families receive the most effective and efficient services to become self-sufficient and productive members of society, competently contribute to their communities and utilize their strengths to reach their fullest potential.

Mission

WNY Legacy of Champions is responsible for providing the highest quality of services to children, youth and families in under-served communities. To help enrich their lives by supporting individual’s physical and emotional well being through life skills and physical activities.

Company

Our company commitment is to enhance developmental assets for children and youth, strengthen their independent living skills, and ultimately safeguard their well being into adulthood by way of mentoring. 

Proverb

Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day, Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.

Teddy McDuffie is the founder and owner of WNY Legacy of Champions; he has worked with at-risk and homeless youth in underserved communities for over 20 years, 15 of which has been in a leadership role as a Supervisor and Director. He has been a voice, mentor, coach, facilitator, father figure, teacher, and advocate for today’s youth. During which time, Teddy has successfully re-engineered a supportive housing program for foster care and homeless youth.

 

As a football coach for over 20 years, Teddy is passionate about teaching youth the game of football and making them better on the defensive side of the ball. However, more importantly, he has used football as a tool to teach and help youth build life-skills and develop good habits that has carried them into adulthood.  As the Defensive Coordinator for Erie Community College (ECC), his avenue of approach of integrating life-skills with sports has developed numerous division 1, 2 and 3 football players. Some of the schools these student-athletes attended after ECC on scholarship were: Maryland University, Indiana University, New Mexico University, Brigham Young University, Bethune Cookman and Albany University. Teddy also coached youth and high school football in the city of Buffalo where his philosophy of coaching has also been successful.

 

Teddy began his athletic career himself in youth sports at an early age, during his high school and collegiate career he has amassed a strong resume in the sport of football. Teddy earned such honors as the first player from a Buffalo Public School to be named Player of the Year (football 1992) in WNY History and is also the All-Time Leading Rusher in Harvard Cup History (Harvard Cup, Buffalo NY 1989-1993). Teddy in his collegiate career became an All-American for football at SUNY Buffalo (1997).

 

Teddy has earned a BS from SUNY Buffalo in Sociology, as well as a Masters in Human Services Administration from SUNY College at Buffalo.

 

Teddy McDuffie

Owner / Founder

Program

WNY-Legacy of Champions seeks to offer mentorship, life-skills and recreational activities for youth in our program. We will provide youth with connectedness and an ability to establish additional supports and positive role modeling.

 

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Testimonials

Coach McDuffie is easily one of the top DB coaches in the game. He turned me from an all-county wr into a Division I Corner after my time with him. From my first practice at the University of New Mexico until my last snap I had the best technique and that was because of Coach McDuffie. His coaching of my football ability and life has shaped my entire life for the better.
Coach McDuffie is one of best DB guru across the nation. He can turn any athlete into a DB with his teachings, experiences, and knowledge of the game. Coach McDuffie coaching elevated my performance as DB to the highest level, which lead to BYU after one season with him.
Corby Eason
Corby Eason
Coach Mcduffie Is the definition of more than a coach. Myself coming from the inner city in my first year of college I had no idea or clue what to expect. He made my transition smooth, and taught me so many life skills to which I still stand by today. My first year ever playing Defensive Back he taught me how to play the position. I left being the #1 player in the country coming out of Junior College and All -American at Defensive Back, and started my D1 career at Indiana University, and eventually made it to the Baltimore Ravens. Forever I will be grateful for Coach Teddie Mcduffie.
Andre Kates
Andre Kates
Throughout life you learn to cherish those who come along in your life and make a positive significant impact! For me, one of those people is without a doubt Coach McDuffie. As a childhood best friend to my father, Coach McDuffie not only took me under his wing as one of his own, but polished me into an even better football player, and more importantly, helped mold me into being the best version of myself day in and day out, on and OFF the field! I never really knew what it took to play defensive back, and at a high level at that, until I went to Junior College with Coach McDuffie leading me to my success. His coaching on and off the field led to me being the Scholar Athlete of The Year, selected to the All Region team, and also to the All Conference team as a defensive back. I was blessed enough to receive a scholarship to play Division 1 football at UAlbany, and then go on to play Pro football in the Indoor Football League and the National Arena League. I couldn’t thank Coach McDuffie enough for his resilient coaching and more importantly not only being my coach, but being a best friend to me. Even after going Division 1 and to the Pros, he never once let me slack and be lazy, even if he wasn’t there with me physically, he was absolutely there with me everyday mentally. I believe everyone has their own definition of a Hero, and I’m beyond proud to say that Coach McDuffie has been one of mines ever since the first day we met. There will never be a day I forget the huge impact he’s made on my life. I couldn’t thank him enough and I will be forever grateful to have someone in my life like Coach Teddy McDuffie!
Dorian Polk
Dorian Polk
Out of all my years of playing ball Coach Mcduffie is not only the best DB coach I’ve had but the best coach in general. The knowledge and techniques he taught helped me become a versatile Defensive back, playing all DB positions throughout college, he brought out my grit and determination. With that I earned a scholarship to Missouri Southern and several pro contracts over seas.
Coach McDuffie is more than a coach to me he’s like a mentor I never have. I was heavily involved in the streets my first year at ECC and on the verge of getting cut from the team. Coach McDuffie pulled me to the side and explained to me that I needed to dedicate more time to the class room and the field and it would blossom into great things. However he also explained to me that it wasn’t going to be easy but it was achievable and he would be their to help me through the tough times. It was plenty of days I wanted to give up or slack but coach McDuffie was always there to give me that push. He truly made the transition for me smooth. I graduated from ECC with my associates degree in Physical Education and received my bachelors in criminology at Merrimack college. I continued my football career receiving the accolades of Lineman of the year and First team all conference at Tackle. I had two tryouts for the New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, and a workout for the CFL Calgary Stampers. The life skills coach McDuffie taught me, help me be the first person to graduate from college out my family and achieve the success that I’m having now. Coach McDuffie honestly had a big impact in my life and I thank him!
Kevin Marks
Kevin Marks
Coach Mcduffie Is the definition of more than a Coach, he is like a father to me !! Coming from Windsor, Ontario (Which for people that don’t know that is in Canada) it wasn’t easy at all. He showed me how to play corner back at the highest level!!! He took me in as his own son, made sure I was working out as well as eating and studying. Coach Mcduffie stayed late to watch extra film with me and taught me how to break down film. With all the knowledge he gave me I was able to become the number 2 ranked corner in juco as well as first team juco All American . I went on to play for the University of Maryland for 3 years then play pro football for 8 years as well as winning a Grey Cup in 2015 . I will always be so grateful for Coach Mcduffie !!
Michael Carter
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Core Values

Imagine

We believe all children, youth and families should have the opportunity to imagine, think and create a fulfilling life long successful future in a physically and emotionally safe environment.

Balance

We believe to affect positive change we must encourage self-care and create an environment that is conducive to help in health and wellness to those we serve to make beneficial choices that transform their lives.

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Knowledge

We believe creating knowledge and skills through teaching and building is an avenue to set a foundation of growth.

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